Friday 8 December 1950

It was Friday, under the sign of Sagittarius. The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic).
Famous people born on this day include Dan Hartman in Harrisburg and Rick Baker in Binghamton.
Kim, directed by Victor Saville, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1950
while Owen Glen by Ben Ames Williams was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching The Gabby Hayes Show.
But much more happened that day: find out below..